Initial CPA License

This application is used by individuals who passed the CPA examination, within the last three years, as a Florida candidate to apply for licensure as a CPA. If you passed the examination in another state or hold a license in another state, you must apply using the Licensure by Endorsement application.

Application Requirements:

APPLICATION: This application is only meant to be used by individuals that have sat for the CPA Exam in Florida. If you sat for the CPA Exam in another jurisdiction, or if you were licensed in another jurisdiction, then you must complete the Licensure by Endorsement application. Complete the application by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

FEES: $50 non refundable fee is required with application.

EDUCATION: Official transcripts verifying completion of a baccalaureate degree and 150 semester hours of education from an accredited institution to include specific accounting and business courses.

You will be required to upload your official transcripts during the application process.

EXPERIENCE: Submit Certificate of Work Experience form to demonstrate one year of acceptable work experience.To determine what is acceptable experience visit the licensure section of our web page. You are required to submit your Verification of Work Experience form with your application.

MORE INFORMATION: Learn more about this profession (use the back button or arrow to return to this page).

If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form.

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.